James Webb telescope finds one of our galaxy’s rarest stars inside the ‘Treasure Chest’ globule — Space photo of the week

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured the “Treasure Chest,” a cometary globule in the star-forming Carina Nebula, on Aug. 6, 2026(Image credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, M. Reiter; Acknowledgment: M. H. Özsaraç)Quick factsWhat it is: The Treasure Chest, a cometary globule in the Carina Nebula star-forming regionWhere it is: 7,500 light-years away, in the constellation Carina (the Keel)When it was shared: Aug. 21, 2026It looks like a gigantic treasure chest left open among the stars — but instead of gold and jewels, this strange cosmic structure contains dozens of newborn suns. This new image from the James Webb Space Telescope…

Your daily coffee habit could be taking a toll on your bones, new study suggests

If you’re a woman who regularly reaches for coffee throughout the day, you may want to think twice about that next cup — or consider switching to tea. Researchers at Flinders University reported in a study published in the journal Nutrients that high coffee consumption may be associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD)…

Coco Gauff salvages brutal day for Americans as she rolls into US Open Round of 16

Coco Gauff continues to carry the mantle for American tennis. On a day that saw multiple Americans and former U.S. Open finalists (Taylor Fritz, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys) suffer stunning third-round losses, Gauff extended one of the sport’s hottest streaks, defeating Cristina Bucsa, 6-3, 6-4, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Gauff,…

Dodgers finally regaining momentum after comeback win over Nationals

On Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was cautiously optimistic. “I’ll take the two wins,” he said, when asked if his club was “on a roll” after winning back-to-back games for the first time in a couple weeks. “I think, offensively, we’re starting to do some good things.” Twenty-four hours…

Flock cameras could turn American neighborhoods into a ‘China-like surveillance state,’ ex-Pentagon AI chief warns

Former Pentagon AI Policy Director Mark Beall warned that expanding artificial intelligence surveillance tools, like Flock cameras, could turn American communities into a “China-like surveillance state” unless guardrails are enforced. Speaking on “Saturday in America,” Beall argued that while this technology can have vital law enforcement benefits, clear rules and…

The short-term pickups to help win your fantasy baseball league

With the fantasy season running out of runway, it is time to forget about long-term sustainability. Now is the time to find the hottest bats sitting on the waiver wire, hop on board and ride the streak until the wheels fall off — or, preferably, until there is a trophy…

The placebo effect has an evil twin — and it can be deadly

In late 2022, as the fentanyl drug overdose epidemic raged across America, police officers making street busts of the synthetic opioid began experiencing what they believed were “life-threatening” reactions. In Florida, an officer lost consciousness after touching a powder she thought was fentanyl. She felt “light-headed … I was choking.…

There’s an ESPN double standard when it comes to the offensive

Kyrie Irving was right! Planet Earth is flat, and that explains why so many people are falling off its edges, never to be seen again. Ready for this one? Longtime reader Gary Wilbur — a credible man who shares intelligent, moderately worded thoughts, nothing socially objectionable — last week learned…

Virginia vs. NC State prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for Week 0 clash

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Almost nothing went wrong for Virginia in 2025. The Cavaliers notched their first-ever 11-win season, made the ACC Championship game and defeated Missouri in…

Prime Video: All the Movies and Shows Leaving Soon (August 2026)

Prime Video is one of the most popular streaming services around right now. A big reason why is the sheer breadth and volume of films it offers. From summer blockbusters like Masters of the Universe with Nicholas Galitzine to compelling dramas like He Went That Away with Jacob Elordi, the…

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